Joann Collegio
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30 years of experience .Including NICU, PICU, CCU, PCU, ER. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda Hospital East
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2003 - Current
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
Maimonides Medical Center / 1994-2001
Brooklyn, New York
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Technician
Astoria General Hospital / 1992-1993
Queens, New York
Education
RRT Certificate Program - Respiratory Therapy
NYU Respiratory Therapy Program
Manhattan, NY05-1993
Skills
- Equipment Setup
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient care documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Education
- Equipment Cleaning
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Physical assessments
- Patient and caregiver education
- Treatment Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic Tools
- Reporting and Documentation
- Emergency medical care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Caring Bedside Manner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda Hospital East
08.2003 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Maimonides Medical Center / 1994-2001
Respiratory Technician
Astoria General Hospital / 1992-1993
RRT Certificate Program - Respiratory Therapy
NYU Respiratory Therapy Program
Similar Profiles
Chantal Celeste LandronChantal Celeste Landron
Social Worker Intern at Bethesda Hospital EastSocial Worker Intern at Bethesda Hospital East
Kelli LorenceKelli Lorence
CT Technologist at Bethesda Hospital EastCT Technologist at Bethesda Hospital East
Gina PierreGina Pierre
Registered Nurse at Bethesda Hospital EastRegistered Nurse at Bethesda Hospital East